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Tricia Evanston has grown up riding and training horses with her father at their family's horse ranch, Runnin' On Farms. Through challenges and triumphs, Tricia learns to trust in God as she pursues her dream of racing in the big leagues.

Shadow Over San MateoTricia's grief over the loss of her father drowns out any joy she might feel for winning the Triple Crown. Even racing has lost its spark, and she wonders if her gift with horses died with her father. How can she ever recover?

Out of the MistAfter a summer-long losing streak, Tricia is nearly ready to quit racing altogether. She's still overwhelmed by grief, and her father's journal seems to be the only source of comfort. Will she ever find the lasting peace he knew so well?

Second WindHappy to be back in Portland, Tricia is ready for a fresh start and a new racing season. But trouble at her home track makes Tricia the target of chilling threats as she campaigns to expose the culprit.

Close CallTricia's successful racing career now puts her in the spotlight as a corporate spokesperson--to be featured in a television commercial! Her excitement is dampened, however, by continued threats on her life.

The Winner's CircleAs she battles to recover from a tragic racing accident, Tricia wonders if winning has come at too high a price. But she soon discovers God's perfect plan for her life goes beyond anything she could ever imagine.

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Sixteen-year-old Tricia Evanston and her father share something very special: their love of horses. With Tricia as jockey and her father as trainer, the two have big dreams of winning the Triple Crown. Tricia has other pressures, too, like declining grades, a strained relationship with her mother, and the constant worry about her father's failing health. But Tricia's faith in God always gives her the strength to push her limits. Collection Two includes Shadow Over San Mateo, Out of the Mist, Second Win, Close Call, and The Winner's Circle.

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Lauraine Snelling is the award-winning author of over 60 books, fiction and nonfiction, for adults and young adults. Her books have sold over two million copies. Besides writing books and articles, she teaches at writers' conferences across the country. She and her husband live in Tehachapi, California.

This was a perfect birthday gift for our 9 year old daughter. Her thing right now is horses...horses and more horses. I read these books and my sister did also when they first came out, these are such a clean alternative to many other choices out there. We bought volume one and of course we needed volume two! :)

Though I really like Lauraine Snelling's writing,this was not one of her better books.I did like the story plot and characters,but otherwise it wasn't a favorite.It dwelled on Trish's dad's death WAY too much.Her grief is understandable,but I think they 'beat the dead horse'too long.I also thought the book had too much of the "teen scene":talking about sexy boys(it actually used that word),driving hot cars,dressing up,makeup,etc.That's just stuff that shouldn't be found in a Christian book.Trish even had three boyfriends at one time!And the intimacy between her and Red was too grown-up;not something teenagers should be doing.Though the story was somewhat enjoyable,these factors turned me off.

I read Golden Filly Book one and had to get Book two. It picked up right where book one left off. It's an awsome story about horse racing,and a 16 year old girl becoming a jockey. I highly recommend it for anyone who loves to read horse stories!!!